Localisation Of Function In The Brain

Question 1

Localisation versus holistic theory

Answer 1

Are brain functions in specific areas or across the whole brain.

Question 2

Hemispheres of the brain

Answer 2

Brain (cerebrum) divided in half
Each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body = lateralisation

Question 3

Motor, somatosensory, visual and auditory effects

Answer 3

Each of the four lobes of the Brain (frontal, occipital and temporal lobes) is linked to different functions

Question 4

Language centres of the brain

Answer 4

Broca’s related to production (left frontal), wernicke’s related to understanding (left temporal)